Description
Spicy andouille sausage appetizer bites with cranberry cheddar elevate party snacks with bold Cajun flavors. Crispy, zesty morsels deliver complex taste sensations you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 links (9 ounces/255 grams) andouille sausage, sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) Great Midwest Cranberry Cheddar cheese
Sauce and Liquid:
- 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Serving Accessories:
- 24 appetizer picks
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with cooking oil to create a sizzling surface for searing the andouille sausage slices.
- Carefully place sausage rounds into the hot skillet, allowing each side to caramelize and develop a rich golden-brown crust for approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Once perfectly browned, transfer sausage pieces onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease and maintain their crisp exterior.
- While sausage rests, slice the cranberry cheddar into precise, bite-sized cubes that will complement the smoky sausage.
- Construct appetizer bites by threading a piece of sausage followed by a cheese cube onto small skewers or toothpicks.
- Enhance the flavor profile by delicately spooning a small dollop of cranberry sauce atop each assembled bite, creating a sweet and savory contrast.
- Arrange the finished appetizer bites on a serving platter, ensuring they are visually appealing and ready for guests to enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use high-heat oil like avocado or grapeseed for crispy sausage edges without burning.
- Pat sausage dry before cooking to ensure maximum browning and prevent steaming.
- Select pre-cooked andouille sausage for faster preparation and consistent texture.
- For gluten-free option, replace traditional skewers with toothpicks made from bamboo or wood.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg